backfire
Lana Del Rey. Lyrics

Salvadori, you can def'
Addressed to someone named Salvadori, implying that they have some level of confidence or strength.

Be my baby boo,
Asking Salvadori to be a romantic partner, using somewhat playful language.

Need my mafiosi rock 'n' roll high.
Desiring a life of excitement, danger, and music, perhaps similar to that of a mafioso or rockstar.

Back to Malibu, and our,
Reference to a specific location, possibly a place where the artist and Salvadori have spent time together before.

Trailer park for two,
Implies that the couple's living situation may not be luxurious but they are happy together.

We're like sitting in see love gonna fight.
Despite the singer's positive feelings for Salvadori, they may argue or have conflicts.

We got a jumper, got a jumper,
Repetition of a phrase that seems to indicate an unwell mental state or potentially violent behavior.

My man's crazy and his mind isn't right.
Admitting that Salvadori may have some mental health issues.

But I like him, fact I love him,
Despite Salvadori's issues, the artist is committed to their relationship.

I can't get e-enough of him,
The artist feels strongly connected to Salvadori.

He knows only I can save him tonight.
Believes that they are the only one who can help Salvadori through their current state.

I've been waiting on your love,
The artist has desired Salvadori's affection for a long time.

Baby, for too long now, too long now.
Emphasizes how long the singer has been waiting for Salvadori's love.

I thought that I could change you,
At some point, the singer may have believed they could change Salvadori's behavior or mental state.

Like the others but I don't know how,
Despite prior attempts to change Salvadori, the singer is unsure how to do so.

Don't know how.
Repeats that the artist is uncertain how to change Salvadori.

It's gonna backfire,
Predicting that the artist's attempts to change Salvadori will have negative consequences.

It's gonna backfire, baby.
Emphasizes the singer's belief that their actions will have negative consequences.

Gonna backfire,
Repeats prediction of negative consequences.

Gonna backfire, baby.
Repeats that negative consequences are inevitable.

Told you one million times before,
The artist has attempted to communicate their concerns to Salvadori many times.

You're so much firing a million more.
Even though the artist has voiced their concerns, they will continue trying to communicate.

I'm tired of fighting you,
The singer is exhausted from the conflict in their relationship with Salvadori.

Seems like everything I do,
Indicates frustration with the artist's inability to improve the situation.

Even when I win I lose what you meant.
The singer may be wasting energy trying to control Salvadori, and losing the essence of their relationship in the process.

And it's not something you chose,
Acknowledging that Salvadori did not choose to have mental health issues.

You say trouble follows you,
Salvadori may feel that negative experiences are out of their control.

It's been like that since the day you began.
Implying that Salvadori has always had issues similar to these.

I know very well you're bringing me down.
The artist is aware that their relationship with Salvadori is negatively impacting them.

I will follow, I will follow,
Reiterating the singer's commitment to Salvadori and their relationship.

I will follow, for a little piece of heaven,
Implies that the relationship with Salvadori may have some positive aspects or provide a sense of happiness despite its struggles.

I'm ready, I am willing to drown.
Shows the depth of the artist's commitment, even if it might not be the healthiest choice.

Done it a million times before,
The artist has made mistakes in the past and will likely continue to do so.

And I won't fire it a million more.
Despite being committed to Salvadori, the artist won't continue making the same mistakes over and over.